Grant eligibility is determined through the FAFSA application process. Federal and state grant money is gift aid. It does not need to be
repaid unless the student:
- receives 100% refund for a course withdrawn or cancelled
- withdraws from a course not attended
- withdraws from a program
The student may need to repay a portion or all of the aid that was received if any of these occur.
Federal Grants
Federal PELL—based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC), prorated based on credit load per term
- minimum $305 per term
- maximum $5,550 for 2010-2011 school year
Federal SEOG—based on half-time status per term
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant—students must meet all of the criteria (pdf)
- $750 Full-Time Enrollment
- $563 Three-Quarter Time Enrollment
- $375 Half-Time Enrollment
- 2nd year
- $1,300 Full-Time Enrollment
- $975 Three-Quarter Time Enrollment
- $650 Half-Time Enrollment
For more information go to
federal student aid.
State Grants
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG)—based on half-time status per term
- minimum $265 per term
- maximum $1,205 per year
Other State Funding
To view state funding and eligibility, go to the
Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) Web site.